Man in custody for allegedly stabbing friend to death

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Man in custody for allegedly stabbing friend to death

A man identified as Idris Shehu is currently in police custody for allegedly killing his friend, Dogo Alhaji, during an argument in the Itu Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State.

According Metro gathered that the incident occurred on February 6.

When contacted, the state Police Public Relations Officer, Odiko Macdon, confirmed the incident to our correspondent.

He added that following an altercation, the suspect stabbed the deceased with a machete and dropped the body into the river.

Macdon noted that, following an investigation, the suspect confessed to committing the crime.

He said, “On February 6, 2024, Operatives of Itu Division arrested one Idris Shehu ‘M’ of Katsina State but residing at Itu L.G.A. for killing one Dogo Alhaji ‘M’ of Itu Head Bridge, Itu L.G.A.

“On February 2, 2024, at about 20:00 hours, following a previous altercation that ensued between the deceased and the suspect, the suspect threw the corpse of the deceased and the machete that he used to stab the deceased into the river at Itu Head Bridge.

“The suspect confessed to the crime.

“The above suspect and others will have their day in court. Let me assure residents of Akwa Ibom State that the police are committed to providing effective security in the state in line with international best practices.”

According Metro had reported that a man identified as Okon Edet is now in custody for allegedly mutilating his father, Edet Oyoho, to death over a parcel of land in the Uruting Village, Okobo Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State.

According Metro learnt that the incident occurred on March 13, 2024.

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